Dengue Fever News
April 19, 2024
Top Headlines
July 11, 2023 — Detrimental effects of all severities of maternal dengue infections on birth outcomes have been discovered in a new research ...
Mar. 22, 2023 — For mosquito-borne diseases such as dengue fever, the abundance of the insects in places where people gather has long served as the main barometer for infection risk. A new study, however, suggests that the number of 'hidden' infections tied to a ...
June 30, 2022 — Zika and dengue fever viruses alter the scent of mice and humans they infect, a team of researchers report. The altered scent attracts mosquitoes, which bite the host, drink their infected blood and then carry the virus to its next ...
Oct. 6, 2021 — Researchers have developed an ultrapotent inhibitor of the dengue virus, which causes the tropical disease known as dengue. The antiviral molecule is exceptionally effective against all known dengue variants and could be used for therapeutic and ...
Latest Headlines
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Apr. 4, 2023 — With dengue on the spread, the new discovery helps explain why dengue viruses are so easily transmitted. The finding could also lead to new ways to ...
Feb. 1, 2023 — Scientists have analyzed data from Mexico's Ministry of Health to identify dengue fever hotspots. Working with epidemiologists at the University of North Texas and Universidad Autónoma de Nuevo ...
Sep. 12, 2022 — Scientists solve the mystery of how Zika virus takes over key immune system cells. New findings shed light on how to stop the virus from ...
July 7, 2022 — Increases in three climate factors -- temperature, rainfall, and ocean warming -- predicted mosquito population growth in Sri Lanka for the next one to six months, according to a new study. The ...
Apr. 19, 2022 — Researchers developed a model to spatially distribute mosquitoes infected with Wolbachia bacteria, which reduce the transmission of the dengue virus. The researchers use real data on human and vector ...
Apr. 8, 2022 — Accurate home testing could be used for a wider range of illnesses, as new research shows the capability of smartphone-powered tests for Dengue ...
Nov. 18, 2021 — New research provides evidence that host immunity drives evolution of the dengue virus. The research analyzes two decades of genetic variation from Thailand alongside population-level measures of ...
Oct. 13, 2021 — New research suggests that dengue -- a viral infection spread by mosquitos -- could be suppressed in Singapore in a highly cost-effective manner ...
July 22, 2021 — Infection with dengue virus makes mosquitoes more sensitive to warmer temperatures, according to new research. The team also found that infection with the bacterium Wolbachia, which has recently been ...
July 7, 2021 — Data from nine cities in Mexico confirms that identifying dengue fever 'hot spots' can provide a predictive map for future outbreaks of Zika and chikungunya. All three of these viral diseases are ...
Earlier Headlines
Mar. 3, 2022 — A new study shows that COVID-19 measures such as school closures and 'high-traffic and mixing' areas had the strongest association, providing clues for new intervention approaches. Nearly ...
Dec. 2, 2021 — Dengue, Chikungunya, and Zika viruses have all been recorded in Mexico; however, recent diagnostic advances have improved the accuracy of serological testing. A new study suggests that current ...
June 25, 2021 — Researchers discovered that a small subpopulation of antibodies binding to unique sites on each serotype are linked to protection. The research provides important information for vaccine developers ...
June 22, 2021 — Researchers have identified a combination of biological markers in patients with dengue that could predict whether they go on to develop moderate to severe ...
June 4, 2021 — The antibody's altered structure helps explain an enduring mystery of dengue -- why only a fraction of those infected will develop severe ...
May 13, 2021 — A dengue virus vaccine candidate has passed an important milestone, with promising results in animal model testing providing hope to the 390 million people infected every ...